How Can I Eat a Diet That Lowers My Cholesterol? Photo Courtesy: @ww_us/Twitter Unless you're a child, you've probably heard cautionary tales from your doctor about the dangers of high cholesterol. It has been linked to heart-related conditions such as atherosclerosis and an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. Cholesterol is a critical component in evaluating your heart health, so if your doctor has ever ordered blood work for you as part of a routine exam, it probably included information about your blood cholesterol levels. If you aren't familiar with how cholesterol works, it is a waxy substance that moves through your bloodstream to different parts of the body that need it to form new cells. Although your body must have a certain amount of ...

Diets for Stomach Ulcers: Tips on What to Eat Medically Reviewed by Dr. Samantha Miller, MBChB Photo Courtesy: [skynesher/E+/Getty Images] Diets for Stomach Ulcers: Tips on What to Eat If you have peptic ulcer disease, which causes lesions known as ulcers to form in your stomach, proper treatment relies on modern medicine. However, changing your diet and engaging in stress-reduction practices can be powerful allies in your treatment. The most common cause of peptic ulcer disease is infection with a bacterium  called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a nd the second most common cause is overuse (long-term or high-dose usage) of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) suc...

On this page: How can I tell if my child is overweight? Why should I be concerned? How can I help my child develop healthy habits? What can I do to improve my child's eating habits? How can I help my child be more active? Where can I go for help? What should I look for in a weight-management program? How else can I help my child? What are clinical trials and what role do children play in research? What clinical trials are open? As a parent or other caregiver, you can do a lot to help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight. Staying active and consuming healthy foods and beverages are important for your child's well-being. You can take an active role in helping your child—and your whole family—learn habits that may improve health. How can I tell if my child is overweight? Being able to tell whether ...

Meal plans If you want to lose weight and improve your health, we recommend trying a ketogenic (keto), low-carb, or high-protein diet. One smart tip for staying on track? Follow a meal plan. With breakfast, lunch, and dinner planned for you, it's much easier to reach your goals. Read more about how and why meal planning works, and get started! Meal plans by diet Low-carb meal plans Keto meal plans High-protein meal plans What is the best meal plan to lose weight? ...

The evidence for a ketogenic diet to fight cancer is undeniable and becoming overwhelming. The evidence for a whole foods, plant-based diet to fight cancer is also pretty darn compelling. Media and vocal proponents from both sides would lead you to believe you must choose one or the other but the truth is that a whole-foods, plant-based diet and therapeutic keto have more in common than they have differences and can be combined to take advantage of all the benefits. When I was first diagnosed with stage 4, terminal lung cancer in 2018, I know I didn't want to ignore any evidence-based therapeutic options. While pharmaceutical drugs saved my life in those early touch-and-go days, I absolutely credit my whole foods, plant-based way-of-eating – along with therapeutic fasting – with achieving complete remission a year later. I was lucky (?) to have a strong background in "dieting" and was familiar with all the m...